Disabled woman credits Habinteg with improving her life after a year in nursing home Bristolian Sophie Garland, 33, is crediting her Habinteg Housing Association accessible home for the move that changed her life after she …
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LEGAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
When you’re living with a disability, or have a disabled loved one, you can encounter unique legal needs that many people won’t ever experience. Navigating through legal processes can be daunting and confusing, and it …
Continue readingCANCER AND MENTAL HEALTH: YOUNG PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES
Earlier this month – as part of World Mental Health Day – we shared the experiences of young people who credited Teenage Cancer Trust funded staff with helping them endure the psychological impact of cancer. …
Continue readingLDN RESEARCH: LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR
An update on the use of LDN in Long Covid and Chronic Lyme Disease. Tuesday 9pm – 11pm UK time Presenter: DR YUSUF (JP) SALEEBY Spaces are limited, book early. Registration closes 6th November The …
Continue readingTHE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF!
WE KNEAD YOU! We’re looking for Britain’s best home bakers to enter the tent! Are you ready to make your dreams crumb true? Do you love baking until the batter end? Could you be a …
Continue readingSPOTLIGHT ON BLACK HEALTH INEQUALITIES
Spotlight on black health inequalities This month we look at work to tackle health inequalities, with a particular spotlight on action for and by the black community, from grassroots to system level. …
Continue readingDIRECTOR LUIS GERARD ON ‘THE WAKE’
From ‘Close Up Culture’ Luis Gerard’s latest short film, The Wake, has qualified to be considered for the 96th Academy Awards. This timely short shares the story of a young deaf boy Martin (played by …
Continue readingCHANGING FACES: GROUP SUPPORT SESSIONS
Our group sessions below offer the chance to connect with others with a visible difference and learn practical strategies to improve your mental health. Group support sessions Our Peer Group Chat service, as the name …
Continue readingGUIDE DOGS LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO STRENGTHEN THE LAW ON PAVEMENT PARKING
Guide Dogs launches campaign to strengthen the law on pavement parking Guide Dogs are calling on the Government to crack down on dangerous pavement parking. Vehicles obstructing footpaths and pathways cause huge difficulties for …
Continue readingBUSTING THE BIGGEST MYTHS ABOUT REHOMING RESCUE PETS
Debunking six pet rehoming myths With the RSPCA facing an uphill battle to rehome a growing number of animals in its care, the charity’s rescuers are hoping to ‘mythbust’ the most common misconceptions people have …
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